Sikat Pinoy National Arts and Crafts Fair 2018 (2nd Edition) | October 25-28, 2018

Responding to popular public demand, the Department of Trade and Industry through the Bureau of Domestic Trade Promotion (DTI-BDTP) and the DTI Regional and Provincial Offices, with support from Senator Loren Legarda, is mounting the 2nd Edition of the 2018 Sikat Pinoy National Arts and Crafts Fair from October 25 to 28, at the Megatrade Halls of SM Megamall in Mandaluyong City. 

Instituto Cervantes celebrates the 80th anniversary of Picasso’s Guernica with films and art lecture

Eighty years ago, on the 12th of July, 1937, Picasso's "Guernica" was exposed to the public for the first time. To commemorate this historical event, Instituto Cervantes, the cultural center of the Embassy of Spain, in collaboration with FDCP and Ayala Museum, has programmed a film series and a lecture associated to the famous painting and the historical period when it was created.

Lecture: "Historiography of a 'Lost' Cinema" by Nick Deocampo | November 24, 2016

CMC Research Brownbag presents Nick Deocampo's lecture, "Historiography of a 'Lost' Cinema: Issues to Consider" on November 24, 2016 (2-4pm) at Videotheque, UP Film Institute.

“How does one write the history of a ‘lost’ cinema?” The problematic surrounding Cebu’s “lost” cinema provides a daunting task for film historians desiring to write about a cinema whose films are lost, its filmmakers are gone and there is no reliable archive to consult about its past. Even the scant historiography available is uneven and in need of scrupulous scrutiny and validation. Considering the difficulties faced in historicizing Cebu’s “lost” film heritage, this talk will discuss key issues to consider in constructing the historiography of a cinema burdened with “absence” and “loss.” 

Rights Exchange Forum at the 37th Manila International Book Fair | September 15, 2016

On September 15, 2016, the National Book Development Board (NBDB), in partnership with the Book Development Association of the Philippines (BDAP), is hosting a one-day forum on Rights Exchange during the 37 th Manila International Book Fair in Meeting Rooms 5 & 6 at the SMX Convention Center.

The Rights Exchange Forum, which will run from 9:00 AM until 4:00 PM, aims to spur business transactions between and among industry players. It will provide a venue for content creators to interact with prospective publishers, as well as for publishers looking to develop content and trade licenses.

Data Jam: International Open Data Day | February 21, 2015

In celebration of the International Open Data Day, Bantay.ph is hosting Data Jam: Open Data Day on February 21, 2015 at 1-5 pm. This will be held at the Metro Pacific Room, 3/F AIM Conference Center in Makati City. #ODD2015

Please send RSVP via info@bantay.ph.

New poetry book & talk by Carlomar Arcangel Daoana at DLSU | February 2, 2015

DLSU Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center and the UST Publishing House present the book launch of Loose Tongue. Poems: 2001-2013 by Carlomar Arcangel Daoana and his talk on "Love Letters as Poetry." This will be held on February 2, 2015, Monday (4:15 – 5:45 pm) at the 13th Floor Exhibit Area, Henry Sy Sr. Hall, De La Salle University in Manila.

Lecture, Exhibit, E-book Launch on Design Exploration | December 6, 2014

Raffles Design Institute Manila together with Hanabana Publishing cordially invites you to come and join in "DESIGN EXPLORATION - Homage Pavilions as Experiential Memorials," a primer on the lecture, exhibition and E-Book launching of Arch. Fredinel Banaag. This will be held on December 06, 2014 (Saturday) at 4-7pm at Raffles Design Institute Manila, #1009 Metropol Bldg., Metropolitan Avenue in Makati City.

The Philippine Literary Festival 2014 at Raffles Makati | October 23-25, 2014

National Book Store holds the first ever Philippine Literary Festival from October 23 to 25, 2014 at the Raffles Makati. Attend three days of book signings, discussions and panels about books and literature. Admission is FREE! 

It will feature international bestselling and award-winning authors Amy Tan and Chang-Rae Lee, as well as notable and award-winning authors from the Philippines.

Craft Lecture: "Reinventing the Lyric" by Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta / Premio Ambahan 2014 Winners | September 22, 2014

The Bienvenido N. Santos Creative Writing Center of De La Salle University (Manila) cordially invites everyone to a craft lecture and reading called "Reinventing the Lyric" by Mookie Katigbak-Lacuesta on 22 September 2014 (Monday) at 9:30-11:00 am. This coincides also with the Awarding Ceremony of Write Green: Premio Ambahan 2014. Both will be held at the 13th floor Exhibit Lobby of Henry Sy Sr. Hall, DLSU Manila.

Manuel Ocampo delivers a "Defile" lecture at Galleria Duemila | September 28, 2013

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Galleria Duemila would like to invite everyone to a lecture of Manuel Ocampo entitled “DEFILE.” This will be held on September 28, 2013 at 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Galleria Duemila. 

Ocampo, who has received a number of prestigious grants and awards including the Giverny Residency (1998), the Rome prize at the American Academy (1995-96), the National Endowment for the Arts (1996), the Pollock-Krasner Foundation grant (1995), and Art Matters Inc. (1991); will talk about the composition of works in the DEFILE exhibit, its relationship to “Bastards of Misrepresentation,” and how these works and artists continually evolve and sketch a story through time and place. 

A Lecture on Writing for the Masses by Dr. Rolando Tolentino | March 6, 2013

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The Likhaan: UP Institute of Creative Writing’s (ICW) Panayam Lecture Series returns this month with “PAGSULAT PARA SA MASA: ISANG BALIK- AT TUNGONG-TANAW SA ISANG PAG-IBIG” by award-winning writer/critic and College of Mass Communications Dean Dr. Rolando B. Tolentino. The lecture will be held at the Claro M. Recto Hall, Faculty Center on March 6, 2013, 2:30 p.m. 

Forum: "Art as Criticism/ Criticism as Art" on January 17, 2012 at CCP

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Cultural Center of the Philippines holds a forum on January 17, 2012 (Thursday) at 2 to 4 pm on "Art as Criticism / Criticism as Art." Panelists for the forum will be the CCP 13 Artists Awardees Mideo Cruz, Kiri Lluch Dalena, and Renan Ortiz, moderated by curator Eileen Legaspi-Ramirez. 

Admission is FREE.

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Philippine PEN Congress on the Literature of Survival at CCP (Dec. 1-2, 2011)

Philippine Center of International PEN (Poets, Playwrights, Essayists, Novelists), in cooperation with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, presents "Archipelagic Feasts, Tropical Disasters: 2011 Philippine PEN Congress on the Literature of Survival" on December 1-2, 2011 (Thursday-Friday) at 8:30am-5:00pm at the Silangan Hall of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP).

Overall Convenors: Bienvenido Lumbera, Lito B. Zulueta
Convenors: Ronald Baytan, Jose Victor Torres, Karina Bolasco, Hermie Beltran, Susie Tan, Marjorie Evasco, Shirley Lua, Jose Wendell Capili, Jun Cruz Reyes

Keynote Speaker: Mr. Rony Diaz
Introduction: Susan Lara

Jose Rizal Lecturer: Dr. Ambeth Ocampo
Introduction: Charlson Ong

Panelists/Speakers: Elmer Ordonez, Gilda Cordero Fernando, John Iremil Teodoro, Antonio Enriquez, Nicolas Pichay, Marne Kilates, Dinah Roma-Sianturi, Marra Lanot, Joel Toledo, Malou Jacob, Rosario Cruz Lucero, Victor Penaranda, Luna Sicat-Cleto, Juliet Mallari, Abdon Balde, Glenn Mas, Susan Evangelista, Frank Penones, Ramon Sunico, Charlie Veric, Rolando Tolentino, Gary Devilles, Carla Pacis, Merlie Alunan, Ricardo Soler, Yvette Tan, Alma Anonas-Carpio.

Download the complete program schedule in PDF format.

Event is open to the public. Admission is FREE.

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Filmmakers in Focus Forum presents "Indie Stream" (Nov. 24-25, 2011)

Filmmakers in Focus Forum (FFF) presents "Indie Stream: A Fusion of Independent and Mainstream Films" on November 24-25, 2011 at the 12th floor of School of Design & Arts (SDA) Cinema of De LaSalle-College of St. Benilde in Manila.

FFF is a student-formed project of FLMART2 (Film Art) classes, a culminating film theory class under the guidance of the Digital Filmmaking Program Chairperson Prof. Jag Garcia, together with the faculty handling FLMART2 classes. This provides students the chance to witness an in-depth discussion on the current issues and trends of Philippine Cinema specifically the filmmakers and their works. For this year’s theme, indiestream/ a fusion of independent and mainstream cinema, it basically highlights the cross-over of recent Philippine filmmakers from independent to mainstream and the reverse of it.

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6th Philippine Towns & Cities Conference on November 4, 2011

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The Heritage Conservation Society, Urban Partnerships Foundation (UPF), Philippine Institute of Environmental Planners (PIEP), the City Government of Manila, the Manila Historical and Heritage Commission are holding the 6th Philippine Towns & Cities Conference on November 4, 2011 from 8am to 5pm at the Far Eastern University (FEU) Auditorium, located at Morayta (Nicanor Reyes Sr. Avenue), Manila.

This conference encourages architects, urban planners, property developers, policy makers, national and local government officials, engineers, planners, building officials and tourism officers, heritage property owners, and all those interested in heritage to attend. The urban revitalization of old city centers and historic districts is the new big thing for urban planning, property developers and local government policy. This would be a good opportunity for everyone to get insights on opportunities in the revitalization of historic districts.

Ateneo Art Gallery presents "Windows to Conversations" (Oct 6-Dec 10, 2011)

 

 

warmly invites you to the opening of:

Windows to Conversations:
Roberto Chabet, Lee Aguinaldo, Fernando Zobel

On Thursday, 6 October 2011 at 6pm

Level 2, Rizal Library Special Collections Building
Ateneo de Manila University
Katipunan Aveneu,
Loyola Heights, Quezon City 1108

ArtSpeak: Curator’s talk by Ma. Victoria Herrera
Tuesday, 22 November, 2011 at 5pm

Exhibition runs through 10 December 2011

Gallery Hours: 
Monday – Friday 8am – 7pm
Saturday 8am - 6pm
Closed on Sundays and Holidays

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+63 2 4266488
http://ateneoartgallery.org

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Rizal Lecture Series round #3 at Yuchengco Museum (September 17 & 24)

Yuchengco Museum continues its Rizal Lecture Series this September that will explore a different side of Jose Rizal. This will include topics like controversial facts about the National Hero, and on Rizal's dreams and their meaning. Lectures will be held on September 17 & 24 (Saturdays) at 3-5pm.

Manila Art 2011: 3rd Philippine International Art Fair at NBC Tent (Aug. 24-27. 2011)

The National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and the Bonafide Art Galleries Organization (BAGO) present the biggest showcase of visual arts, ManilArt 2011 on August 24-27, 2011 at the NBC Tent in Bonifacio Global City, Taguig. On its third year, over 300 artists are being represented in this exhibition by the top art galleries in the Philippines.

“Viewers shall witness a groundbreaking launch—the simultaneous opening of various art exhibitions during gala night. Exhibitors will not simply be showcasing the works of artists they represent but each gallery shall be presenting a conceptualized art exhibit.” said Delan Lopez Robillos, ManilArt 2011 director. “

Rizal Lecture Series round #2 at Yuchengco Museum (August 13 & 20)

Yuchengco Museum continues its round 2 of Rizal Lecture Series this August 2011, this time looking into the Knights of Rizal and Jose Rizal’s concept of Filipino nationhood. The series began last July 2011 as a highlight of RIZALizing the Future, an exhibit on view at the museum until October 29, 2011.

The two Rizal lectures are both held on Saturday afternoons beginning at 3 p.m.

Rizal Lecture Series at Yuchengco Museum (July 16, 23, 30)

 

From Yuchengco Museum:

A series of lectures is offered by Yuchengco Museum exploring different dimensions to our National Hero, Jose Rizal. For three Saturday afternoons in July, learn more about Rizal's influence on Southeast Asian history and culture, and whether Rizal's destiny as a martyr was written in the stars.

All talks are free with museum admission. To register, call (632) 889-1234 or email info@yuchengcomuseum.org. Yuchengco Museum is located at RCBC Plaza, Corner Ayala and Sen. Gil J. Puyat Avenues, Makati City.